Troubles on the Trail

Troubles on the Trail

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1What was the Oregon Trail?What was it used for?Why?Let's Review!2IllnessCholeraScurvyMalariaSmall PoxDysentery

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4The Trail2000 miles of rough terrain (i.e. mountains and desert)Many pioneers walked the entire distance!River crossings

5Was it worth it?6Presented by

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